I’m an academic editor, proofreader, and translator who loves helping people express their ideas clearly and confidently. I work in both English and isiXhosa, and I enjoy refining everything from academic writing to creative and educational content. Beyond editing, I build and manage online learning spaces, creating courses that are not just informative but engaging and meaningful. I’m especially passionate about language, learning, and making knowledge accessible to others. I hold a Master’s degree in International Education and Development, and at the heart of everything I do is a desire to help people communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Nontsikelelo Mgxabayi

I’m an academic editor, proofreader, and translator who loves helping people express their ideas clearly and confidently. I work in both English and isiXhosa, and I enjoy refining everything from academic writing to creative and educational content. Beyond editing, I build and manage online learning spaces, creating courses that are not just informative but engaging and meaningful. I’m especially passionate about language, learning, and making knowledge accessible to others. I hold a Master’s degree in International Education and Development, and at the heart of everything I do is a desire to help people communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Available to hire

I’m an academic editor, proofreader, and translator who loves helping people express their ideas clearly and confidently. I work in both English and isiXhosa, and I enjoy refining everything from academic writing to creative and educational content.

Beyond editing, I build and manage online learning spaces, creating courses that are not just informative but engaging and meaningful. I’m especially passionate about language, learning, and making knowledge accessible to others.

I hold a Master’s degree in International Education and Development, and at the heart of everything I do is a desire to help people communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact.

See more

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Xhosa
Fluent

Work Experience

Academic Editor/Proofreader (English and isiXhosa) at Venue Institute
July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Editing and proofreading of academic content; translation between English and isiXhosa; LMS content development and course building; quality assurance, fact-checking, and adherence to style guidelines; collaboration with authors and instructional designers; training staff on LMS usage; track changes in MS Word.
LMS Administrator and Course Builder at Venue Institute
September 1, 2024 - Present
Design and implementation of interactive LMS structures; course architecture and workflow optimization; LMS setup and configuration (Canvas, Moodle, Rise360); content integration and learner engagement; localization and collaboration with instructional designers.

Education

Masters in International Education and Development at Nelson Mandela University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
at University of Sussex
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet